TMR Comments

Chris Shirley | 08 Nov 2013 08:08

Would be nice to have some idea of useful things like luggage area, and where the spare tyre is mounted.
I would love to know if the cargo area is as good as the old Nissan Pathfinder or Misubishi.

Tim O'Brien Chris Shirley | 08 Nov 2013 09:19

Yo Chris, spare tyre (full size naturally) is underneath the rear, below the boot floor.
Luggage area is high and wide - would easily swallow a mountain bike - and versatile depending upon how you have the seats configured.(I don't have the full measurements though so I'm not sure how it compares to the old Pathfinder and Challenger.)
With third row folded flat, and second row folded forward, it offers a load length of nearly 2.0 metres, 1995mm.
It also offers a 3.0 tonne maximum towing capacity (braked trailer), GCM of 5.75 tonne (4X4 models) and tow ball load of 300kg.
I'll see if if we can dig out those other measurements for comparison.
Tim

FrugalOne | 10 Nov 2013 09:09

SERIOUS 4x4, but $10k over the odds

CP FrugalOne | 10 Nov 2013 11:26

Very serious 4x4 judging on the articulation in those pics.

racrepus FrugalOne | 10 Nov 2013 12:00

Why? What other proper 7 seat 4x4 can you get that's this capable for less? If you're going to make bold claims, give some reasoning!

Callous racrepus | 10 Nov 2013 12:35

He never backs anything up. He's just a mouth . :rolleyes:

CAZZO racrepus | 10 Nov 2013 21:34

Why? What other proper 7 seat 4x4 can you get that's this capable for less? If you're going to make bold claims, give some reasoning!

Holden Captiva
Holden Colorado
Ford Terri
ALL are better on the road, where these will spend 99.94% of its life
Fuel tank WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY to small
Short service intervals
$10k too expensive
:)

Balthazaaaaargh CAZZO | 10 Nov 2013 23:24

Cazzo, I'm not sure if you're an idiot, but we're all talking about the MU-X as an offroader. Since the car's you've highlighted aren't 4x4s, it's a bit of a stupid point to make.

racrepus CAZZO | 12 Nov 2013 00:04

So the Captiva and Territory are proper 4x4's now? Plus the Colorado is like 90% identical to this, only a lot uglier.
Really showing your lack of knowledge and inability to back any of your ridiculous claims up with facts. You're a joke.

matt racrepus | 26 Nov 2013 03:29

dont feed the troll.

The Truth Fairy | 04 Dec 2013 00:53

Hmm this or find another $20,000 and buy a 30 year old design 76 series Toyota?
Are the 3rd row seats easily removable or an unbolt jobbie??

John | 17 Jan 2014 04:10

Are good vehicles bad for business? I have a Rodeo/Isuzu purchased new in 98 its a 4 X 2 manual V6 and has proven to be the best vehicle we have ever owned. The basis of my question is that it is hard to get rid of a vehicle that goes like new and has been trouble free for 200K Kms.
A troublesome vehicle is a good incentive to upgrade, in our case we are looking to up grade the safety aspects now lacking in our current vehicle.
In view of what we have experienced with Isuzu they have proven to be our only choice and we are naturally looking at the MU-X. One thing we have discovered is that a 4 X 2 Auto is more expensive than a 4 X 4 manual by $3000! A 4 X 4 auto is about the same price due to Isuzu's current incentive pricing structure. I don't need a 4 X 4 but its better resale value makes it irresistible not withstanding increase weight and maintenance cost.

Luke | 06 Feb 2014 07:13

I just test droved it at the dealer in bangkok,thailand..wow! comfortable ride and the looks just stunning.. :)
I think for 50grand range, its worth it..
Chevy?..please..its chevy.. -_-

Edward | 17 Feb 2014 12:09

Is there any guidance on MU-X servicing costs? Does Isuzu offer fixed price servicing and if so, how many services or up to what odometer reading? What is the distance interval on services?
I currently have a diesel Prado and a diesel Hilux, and Toyota has very reasonable service schedules & costs (less than $300 for most) - they are just $15K+ dearer to purchase.
Also, what sort of price is it for major events like timing belts, brakes or turbos?
Also, is there any flexibility with fit of top spec items like reversing cameras to lower level models?

matt Edward | 25 Apr 2014 02:28

not sure on brakes or turbo's, but this thing has a titanium timing chain, it will probably last longer than the car itself.

Bryan | 21 Feb 2014 21:47

A lot of people make negative comments about the looks of the Colorado 7 but appearances are a subjective thing, I don't mind the Holden at all - there are certainly less attractive wagons on the road e.g. anything from SSangyong! I have seen a few Colorado 7's driving around here but I'm yet to see an Isuzu apart from the one on the dealer's lot.
Anyway, on to the real reason for my post: when I test drove the Colorado 7 I was a little put off by the amount of engine noise in the cabin, is the Isuzu noticeably quieter inside? If it is, I may have just found my next car!
It is a shame that neither Holden or Isuzu left the overall length of the wagons the same as that of their respective utes; they are both about twenty centimetres shorter which means that there is virtually no luggage space when the third row of seats are up. About 8 inches in the Colorado from memory which isn't even enough for a suitcase or a shopping bag.
The extra 20 centimeres would have made all the difference to the cargo area, transforming it from a token gesture to a useful space. If the second row of seats were then mounted on sliding tracks instead of fixed hinges like Toyota's Kluger/Highlander for example you could adjust them to provide a bit more leg room for the third row passenger or even more luggage space if the third row wasn't in use.
Maybe Isuzu/Holden will consider offering a long wheel base version of their wagons for those of us who would appreciate the extra space; maybe I will email them and suggest it...

wayne | 26 Apr 2014 04:00

Will the 4Ã—2pull a 1500kg popup van as good as a 4Ã—4 and are they the same height of the road and as strong in suspension for normal on road camping.
wayne thanks.